Director/"Ben"

Joe Swanberg (b. 1981) has directed 5 feature films (KISSING ON THE MOUTH, LOL, HANNAH TAKES THE STAIRS, NIGHTS AND WEEKENDS and ALEXANDER THE LAST) and several web shows, including a documentary series called THE STAGG PARTY for IFC.com.  His films show regularly on television and at film festivals around the world.  He lives in Chicago, IL with his wife, Kris.  More information can be found at www.joeswanberg.com